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Inside the $8 banh mi at Ho Chi Minh City's Michelin-starred restaurant

Inside the $8 banh mi at Ho Chi Minh City's Michelin-starred restaurant

Banh mi created by Michelin-starred chef Peter Cuong Franklin in Ho Chi Minh City costs VND160,000-200,000 (US$6-8), around 10 times higher than the price of a normal banh mi.
People line up for 2 hours at Ho Chi Minh City eatery to buy Yunnan snow milk dessert

People line up for 2 hours at Ho Chi Minh City eatery to buy Yunnan snow milk dessert

World's best country for cuisine launches mobile app for finding certified street food vendors

World's best country for cuisine launches mobile app for finding certified street food vendors

World’s 8th richest billionaire Jensen Huang signs restaurant toilet wall during Taipei street food tour

World’s 8th richest billionaire Jensen Huang signs restaurant toilet wall during Taipei street food tour

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attracted large crowds during a street food tour in Taipei, Taiwan, where he signed a restaurant toilet wall and unexpectedly turned the bathroom into a tourist attraction.
May 28, 2026 | 03:28 pm PT
Ho Chi Minh City banh mi festival receives record number of visitors with food safety guarantee

Ho Chi Minh City banh mi festival receives record number of visitors with food safety guarantee

Vietnam's fourth annual banh mi festival in Ho Chi Minh City welcomed 250,000 visitors during its four-day run from April 23 to 26, marking the highest attendance since the annual event was first launched.
May 14, 2026 | 12:35 am PT
Ho Chi Minh City banh mi shop sends 54 to hospital in latest mass poisoning

Ho Chi Minh City banh mi shop sends 54 to hospital in latest mass poisoning

54 people, including 11 children, were hospitalized after eating banh mi from a single street stall in Ho Chi Minh City's Vung Tau Ward on the evening of March 2, extending a wave of outbreaks that has sickened hundreds across southern Vietnam since late 2025.
March 4, 2026 | 03:14 pm PT
100-year-old food blogger still enjoys crab and bubble tea

100-year-old food blogger still enjoys crab and bubble tea

Despite being 100 years old and having lost all her teeth, Zhong Wenyu continues to enjoy a wide range of foods from traditional dishes to bubble tea, cola, coffee and ice cream.
January 9, 2026 | 04:15 pm PT
Tech exec quits 6-figure job to start pizza bagel business

Tech exec quits 6-figure job to start pizza bagel business

Jacob Cooper, 29, left his role as CTO of an AI company to start a pizza bagel business from his apartment, aiming to bring his products to the freezer aisle of grocery stores before turning 30.
November 19, 2025 | 12:25 am PT
CNN names Vietnam's banh mi one of world's best sandwiches amid food poisoning scandal

CNN names Vietnam's banh mi one of world's best sandwiches amid food poisoning scandal

Vietnamese banh mi continues to be honored in world's 25 best sandwiches by CNN, a recognition that comes days after a recent mass food poisoning incident linked to the popular street food.
November 16, 2025 | 07:22 pm PT
When street vendors turn tourist attractions

When street vendors turn tourist attractions

For visitors to Vietnam, the call of street vendors is more than a food alert: it is a charming soundscape that inspires them to explore and taste the city.
October 4, 2025 | 03:03 pm PT
Lau Pa Sat, Singapore street food haven hosting French President Macron

Lau Pa Sat, Singapore street food haven hosting French President Macron

Nestled in the heart of Singapore, Lau Pa Sat food center was President Emmanuel Macron's first stop for a taste of local street food culture during a visit last week.
June 6, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT
Which country receives the most Indian tourists in Southeast Asia?

Which country receives the most Indian tourists in Southeast Asia?

Known for its golden temples, friendly visa policies and diverse street food, the country received the highest number of Indian tourists in Southeast Asia in 2024.
February 14, 2025 | 03:03 pm PT
Which is Asia's most loved country?

Which is Asia's most loved country?

This country, famous for its diverse mix of cultures, was voted the most loved destination in Asia, according to a survey by American financial website Insider Monkey.
November 6, 2024 | 03:10 pm PT
Wife of Asia's richest billionaire Mukesh Ambani prefers street food for son's wedding

Wife of Asia's richest billionaire Mukesh Ambani prefers street food for son's wedding

Nita Ambani, wife of Asia's richest billionaire Mukesh, has selected Indian street food delicacies to serve guests during the upcoming wedding of her youngest son Anant Ambani later this week.
July 11, 2024 | 06:00 am PT
American burger chain In-N-Out to hold pop-up event in Singapore

American burger chain In-N-Out to hold pop-up event in Singapore

Popular American burger chain In-N-Out will hold a one-day pop-up event in Singapore on Friday, marking its return to the city-state after five years.
May 29, 2024 | 11:24 pm PT
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